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first name

1 of 1noun
/ˈfɜrst ˈneɪm/
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the name we were given at birth that comes before our last name

  • Her first name is Sarah, but she prefers to be called by her nickname.
  • Please write your first name and last name on the application form.
  • The teacher addressed each student by their first name to make the class feel more personal.
  • Her first name is hyphenated, which is quite unique.
  • When introducing yourself, it’s polite to include both your first name and last name.